Shrewsbury Public Library

Board of Library Trustees

About the Board

The Board of Trustees of the Shrewsbury Public Library is an elected board consisting of nine members. Their terms are for three years. The function of the Board of Trustees is to make general operating and administrative policies in order to promote high levels of library service. The board acts as an agent of public trust governing the library. The board is responsible for the custody and management of the library facility and holdings.

Board Members

Elizabeth R. Powers, Chair
Term Expires May 2026

April Jones Prince, Vice Chair
Term Expires May 2026

Clare M. O'Connor, Treasurer
Term Expires May 2027

Barbara Trudel, Secretary
Term Expires May 2026

Louise Garon
Term expires May 2028

Poornima Tekumalla
Term Expires May 2027

Deborah Lebeaux
Term Expires May 2027

Dr. Noor Ali
Term Expires May 2028

Kathleen Thompson
Term Expires May 2028

Current Bylaws

Agendas and Minutes

  • Please visit the town website to view the minutes from previous trustee board meetings.

Personnel Committee: Elizabeth R. Powers, April Jones Prince, Poornima Tekumalla
Facilities Committee: Deborah Lebeaux, Dr. Noor Ali, Barbara Trudel
Finance Committee: Clare M. O'Connor, Louise Garone, Kathleen Thompson

To contact the trustees, please email spltrusteeboard@shrewsburyma.gov

  • Library Hours:

    Library Hours:

    Monday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
    Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
    Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
    Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m
    Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Sunday: October through May
    1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Please see our Hours and Closings Page for more information.

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  • Contact Us:

    Contact Us:

    Tel: 508-841-8609
    email: splreference@cwmars.org
    View our Staff Directory

  • Find us:

    Find Us:

    Shrewsbury Public Library
    609 Main Street
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545